In recent weeks, Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has dealt with plenty of increased scrutiny. Ayton’s first campaign with Los Angeles hasn’t exactly unfolded in the manner he hoped, as his role has fluctuated throughout the year.
On Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his return to the lineup after missing three straight games. During his absence, speculation grew about whether James truly raised L.A.’s ceiling for winning games.
Jake LaRavia has struggled for the Los Angeles Lakers, despite their four straight wins. His three-point shooting took a nose dive as he is currently 1-for-14 from distance in March.
One of the most exceptionally talented athletes of his era was Lamar Odom. At 6’10”, he had the build of a power forward, but he passed and handled the ball like a guard.
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to look their best when Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves share the court together. This has especially come into focus recently as Reaves regained his All-Star form from earlier in the season while LeBron sat out three straight games due to injury.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Luka Doncic’s first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers has lived up to the immense hype. Luka is on pace to pick up his second-career scoring title while also ranking third in the NBA in assists.
Patrick Beverley did not hold back after hearing Lamar Odom describe a dream involving Kobe Bryant, responding with a blunt message on social media. The story began when Odom spoke about a vivid dream he had about the late Lakers legend.
Just when the sports world thought it had heard every story about Kobe Bryant, his former teammate Lamar Odom shared one that he claims crosses into the afterlife.
Luka Doncic went into a reflective state after cheering up some patients this week at UCLA Health Medical Center. The Los Angeles Lakers star on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the medical facility.
It’s very clear how good Deandre Ayton can be. He was picked No. 1 in the same draft as Luka Dončić because he can dominate as a scorer, rebounder and even as a defender.
The crowded Western Conference seeding battle will get more clarity when the surging Los Angeles Lakers host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Entering Friday, five teams were within two games of third place, currently occupied by Los Angeles following a four-game winning streak.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been battling injuries all season, but things are finally starting to look up for them ahead of their latest showdown against the Nuggets.
During Thursday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic took his game to another level, as he dropped a season-high 51 points.
LeBron James turned 41 during the 2025-26 season. That much you know. But the expectation around the NBA is that the end is not here just yet. According to Vincent Goodwill of ESPN, the belief in league circles is that James will play at least one more season.
Bill Macdonald is apparently feeling some type of way about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game. The longtime Los Angeles Lakers play-by-play announcer Macdonald was on the call for Spectrum SportsNet during Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to find their offensive rhythm late in the season, and Monday night’s win over the Chicago Bulls offered another example of why the team’s ceiling may be rising at the right time.
A fourth win in a row and a Luka Doncic 50-piece. Laker Nation truly rejoiced in the game against the Bulls. But there was an underappreciated element that JJ Redick couldn’t leave unaddressed.
There is one place where Adou Thiero is getting plenty of attention lately. It just isn’t with the Los Angeles Lakers, as relayed by Khobi Price of the California Post.
Bronny James' NBA showing in year two has remained limited, similar to his rookie season. In 32 games with the Lakers, the second-round pick is averaging
The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to open up the vault for Austin Reaves. The Lakers plan to offer their star guard Reaves a five-year, $240 million contract upon the start of free agency this summer, Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily reported on Wednesday.